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The degrees symbol (°) is used in math to indicate angles, such as a 65° angle, and in physics to represent temperature, like 72°F for Fahrenheit or 25°C for Celsius.

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Degree Symbol Codes

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U+000B0

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How to Type the Degree Symbol (°)

On Microsoft Windows PC:

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  • With Numeric Keypad:
    1. Make sure NumLock is ON.
    2. Press and hold the ALT key, then type 0176 on the numeric keypad.
  • Without Numeric Keypad:
    1. Press and hold the Fn key.
    2. While holding ALT, type 0176.

You can also try ALT+248 for an alternative method.

On macOS:

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  • Press and hold SHIFT + OPTION + 8 to type the degree symbol instantly.

On iOS (iPhone/iPad):

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  1. Tap the “123” button to switch to the numerical keypad.
  2. Press and hold the 0 (zero) key to reveal the degree symbol in a pop-up menu.
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On Android:

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  1. Switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
  2. Locate the degree symbol (°) among the special characters.
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Degree Symbol Examples

In Geometry

  • 60° is an acute angle (less than 90°).
  • 120° is an obtuse angle (more than 90° but less than 180°).
  • 180° is a straight angle (a straight line).
  • 270° is a reflex angle (more than 180°).

In Geographic Coordinates

  • 40.73061° N, 73.935242° W is the location of New York City.
  • 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W is the location of Los Angeles.

In Temperature

Celsius
  • -5°C means 5 degrees below freezing.
  • 25°C is a warm temperature.
  • 35°C is hot, typical in summer.
Fahrenheit
  • The temperature today is 72°F, a comfortable warm day.
  • It’s 32°F outside, which is freezing point for water.
  • The temperature dropped to -10°F overnight, very cold for winter.

In Circular Motion

  • A full circle is 360°.
  • A half turn is 180°.
  • A quarter turn is 90°.

In Cooking

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C for baking.
  • Simmer the soup at 75°C for 30 minutes.
  • The water should boil at 100°C.

In Navigation

  • A ship is heading 45° east from the north.
  • The airplane is flying at 270° (west) to avoid turbulence.
  • The compass shows 90° , indicating east.

Celsius Degree Symbol

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U+02103

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U+02109

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Unicode

U+2070

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